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20 LGBTQ events this week
Tabletop games, drag shows, Mr. Nice Jewish Boy Pageant among attractions
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Industry Movie Night: “Mean Girls”
Monday, August 7
7 p.m.
Shakers
2014 9th Street, N.W.
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Catch a showing of the ever-quotable “Mean Girls” at Shakers on Monday.
Reign: A Drag Variety Show
Monday, August 7
8:30 p.m.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar (second floor)
1637 17th Street, N.W.
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Logan Stone hosts a weekly drag show alongside several up-and-coming performers at a relaxed and fun Monday evening show.
T4T Tuesday
Tuesday, August 8
9 p.m.
Trade
1410 14th Street, N.W.
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Celebrate transness at Trade at Samson & Mary’s T4T Tuesday. The event features Samson, Indiana Bones and Delight.
Queer Trivia
Wednesday, August 9
7-9 p.m.
The Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th Street, N.W.
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The Mistresses lead a game of Queer Trivia at the Dew Drop Inn on Wednesday.
Daddy Issues
Wednesday, August 9
9 p.m.
Kiki
913 U Street, N.W.
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Crystal Edge leads an action-packed drag show upstairs at Kiki on Wednesday.
Karaoke Thursdays at UPROAR
Thursday, August 10
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Sing with friends at UPROAR on Thursday night.
Thirst Trap Thursdays
Thursday, August 10
10 p.m.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street, N.W.
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Venus Valhalla hosts the weekly drag show at Pitchers on Thursday.
ElectroPOP
Thursday, August 10
10 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
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Miscalculated brings the music to Bunker’s ElectroPOP on Thursday.
Cub Country
Friday, August 11
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
No Cover / 21+
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Saddle up and enjoy a country western night at UPROAR on Friday.
HAUS Fridays
Friday, August 11
10 p.m.
Bunker
2317 18th Street, N.W.
$10 through 12 a.m. (cash only)
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Jason James brings the music to Haus Fridays at Bunker.
Grown-Up Story Time
Saturday, August 12
6 p.m. seating / 7 p.m. stories
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
$10
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Enjoy a night of readings, songs, trivia and drag with Tara Hoot at Crazy Aunt Helen’s on Saturday.
La Loca
Saturday, August 12
8 p.m. – 3 a.m. (party starts at 10 p.m.)
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No cover from 8-10 p.m.
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It’s a latinx party at Bunker with music by Pedro Night.
Kinki leather night at Kiki
Saturday, August 12
9 p.m.
Kiki
913 U Street, N.W.
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Kiki holds its leather night every second Saturday.
Freddie’s Follies
Saturday, August 12
9 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Reservations
Freddie’s holds its award-winning drag show every Saturday at 9.
Chromatica Ball Brunch
Sunday, August 13
Doors 11 a.m. / Show 12 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
$25
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Join Desiree Dik for the Chomatica Ball Brunch with performers Elecktra G, Venetian, Citrine and Javon Love at Red Bear Brewing Company on Sunday.
I Know You Are, But What Am I? Brunch
Sunday, August 13
12 p.m.
The Runway DC
3523 12th Street, N.E.
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Celebrate Pee-Wee Herman with a bottomless mimosa brunch.
DC Gaymers Tabletop Sunday
Sunday, August 13
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, N.W.
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Meet in library conference room 401-A for a day of tabletop gaming with the DC Gaymers on Sunday.
Nice Jewish Boy Pageant
Sunday, August 13
2 p.m.
Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street, N.W.
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Who will take the sash and the crown at the Mr. Nice Jewish Boy pageant this year? The event, hosted by drag entertainer Venus Valhalla, showcases the unique talents of members of the LGBTQ+ Jewish community.
Sunday Beer Bust
Sunday, August 13
4-8 p.m.
UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Make Kid Rock cry with $18 bottomless Bud Light Drafts at the Sunday Beer Bust at UPROAR.
Daddy Disco
Sunday, August 13
7 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
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Jeff Feller brings the music to Daddy Disco at Bunker on Sunday.
Anja Dick will host “Song Birds – Live Music Drag Cabaret” on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. at Shaw’s Tavern.
This is an all live singing drag hit sensation. The event will debut performances from Breast Midler and Harri Balls.
Tickets start at $17.85 and are available on Eventbrite.
Friday, August 14
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant.This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Women in their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, visit Facebook.
Saturday, August 15
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
LGBTQ People of Color will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ people of color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgement free. There will be all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, August 16
“Nellie’s DC Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. Come get served like a queen by a queen. Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets are $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, August 17
“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).
Tuesday, August 18
“Self-Defense Class with Avi Rome” will be at 12:30 p.m. Rome is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a full-time Martial Arts instructor with 25 years of teaching experience. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and is the director of the studio’s Adaptive Tae Kwon Do program for students with special needs. He has also run numerous self-defense workshops for various groups and situations. For more details, visit the center’s website.
Center Bi+ Roundtable will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting.Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.
Wednesday, August 19
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Movement for Healing” at 3 p.m. This trauma- and yoga therapy–informed class is designed to help guests gently reconnect with their body and their breath. Through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and grounding practices, guests will explore how to release tension, increase mobility, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and ease within. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Thursday, August 20
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the Center. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breath work and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Mr. Henry’s Victorian Pub will host a gala celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
There will be signature cocktails, beer and wine; plentiful throwback hors d’oeuvres, three live bands and a cocktail attire red carpet.
Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased at mrhenrysdc.com.
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